Solving the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering: From Design to Delivery

In industrial manufacturing, pressure is constant—deliver faster, safer, and at lower cost. Rising design complexity, workforce gaps, and regulatory demands only raise the stakes. To stay ahead, manufacturers need more than skill—they need smart digital systems that connect teams, automate processes, and unlock efficiency from design to delivery.

Meeting these challenges requires more than just talent and experience. It demands digital transformation powered by the right tools and expertise. Solutions like Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM), and advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) when implemented strategically can significantly improve operations from initial concept through final delivery.

For over 40 years, Hagerman & Company has partnered with engineering and manufacturing teams to solve their toughest challenges using Autodesk technologies and hands-on services. Discover how industrial teams can overcome nine of their most pressing challenges—and how Hagerman transforms those obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.

Key Operational Challenges in Industrial Manufacturing

Maintaining Quality Control & Assurance

Poor documentation, outdated designs, and inconsistent quality processes can lead to costly rework, product recalls, and regulatory penalties. Hagerman combats these issues by enabling:

• Automated Bill of Materials (BOM) generation that keeps part lists accurate and aligned with the latest designs—reducing rework, improving traceability, and supporting compliance.
• Centralized document control via Autodesk Vault, ensuring all stakeholders are working from the correct design version.
• Integrated revision tracking in Autodesk Vault that maintains a complete history of design changes—ensuring teams always work from the correct version and simplifying audits.
• Virtual testing and simulation tools in Autodesk Inventor and Fusion that validate designs before production.

With streamlined workflows and built-in quality checks, manufacturers can detect and resolve issues early—reducing risk and elevating product integrity.

Production Efficiency & Optimization

Disconnected teams and manual workflows slow down throughput and increase downtime, leading to production delays, higher operational costs, and reduced competitiveness. PDM and CAD automation help streamline processes, reduce redundant work, and keep production teams aligned, ultimately accelerating time-to-market by:

• Automating data handoffs between design and production teams using Autodesk Vault and Fusion 360, eliminating the need for manual input and reducing the risk of errors.
• Streamlining approval workflows with Autodesk Vault’s automated review and approval processes, cutting down on delays caused by waiting for manual sign-offs.
• Integrating design and production schedules with Fusion and Autodesk Vault, ensuring both teams are aligned and working within the same timeline, which helps prevent delays or bottlenecks.

Effective Cost Management & Reduction

Design rework, excess scrap, and last-minute changes inflate production costs, leading to inefficiencies and unnecessary expenditures. Hagerman solutions—including resource planning tools, design validation features, and automated workflows help prevent waste before it starts, reducing costs by:

• Optimizing resource planning using Fusion and Autodesk Vault, enabling accurate tracking and allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to prevent overuse or shortages.
• Validating designs early with Autodesk Inventor and Fusion, ensuring that designs meet specifications and are production-ready, reducing costly rework and minimizing scrap.
• Automating workflows in Autodesk Vault to prevent unnecessary delays and errors, ensuring that design changes are efficiently communicated, reducing last-minute adjustments and the associated costs.

Mastering Complex Project Management

Large-scale industrial projects are often plagued by missed deadlines, poor visibility, and lack of coordination across teams. Hagerman addresses these risks with:

• Centralized project data management using Vault and Fusion Manage, enabling project managers and teams to track progress, monitor milestones, and quickly address any issues that arise.
• Routing tasks and workflows automatically with Fusion Manage PLM, ensuring that tasks are assigned to the right teams with clear deadlines, reducing miscommunication and preventing delays.
• Cross-team collaboration tools that align engineering, production, and management.
• Centralizing product data with Autodesk Vault, so all stakeholders have real-time access to accurate information, improving collaboration and decision-making across teams.

Hagerman’s approach to project management ensures that critical updates and changes are clearly communicated—preventing delays and costly rework.

Optimizing Supply Chain Coordination

Global supply chains are fragile and often fragmented. To avoid delays, version mismatches, and vendor miscommunication, Hagerman’s cloud-enabled PDM and secure collaboration tools help improve partner access and ensure supplier consistency by:

• Providing real-time inventory tracking.
• Centralizing data systems to manage supplier information and logistics.
• Offering cloud-based PLM tools that facilitate accurate communication and collaboration with vendors.

With connected workflows and shared access to the latest data, supply chains become more agile, efficient, and resilient.

Streamlining Product Lifecycle Management

Managing the entire lifecycle of a product—especially across departments and platforms—is complex without the right infrastructure. Hagerman provides:

• Fully integrated PLM systems tailored to your business processes.
• Real-time revision tracking, change management, and document control.
• Collaboration between design, production, and compliance teams to ensure faster decision-making.

By customizing PLM solutions like Fusion Manage, Hagerman enables industrial organizations to reduce development cycles, improve quality, and stay ahead of compliance demands.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

Compliance with OSHA, ISO, and other standards is non-negotiable but maintaining accurate, traceable documentation is no small task. Hagerman helps teams:

• Automate compliance workflows using Vault’s version control and audit trails.
• Centralize all documentation in secure, accessible repositories.
• Integrate safety protocols directly into daily workflows to ensure adherence.

The result is a simplified, secure compliance process that supports both internal policies and external regulations.

Securing Data & Enabling Collaboration

As teams grow more distributed and digital, safeguarding intellectual property and version control becomes critical. Hagerman supports secure collaboration through:

• Role-based access controls and end-to-end encryption in Autodesk Vault.
• Cloud-based collaboration environments via Fusion Manage.
• Detailed audit logs and engineering document management (EDM) systems.

With secure, centralized platforms, teams can work together across locations without compromising on data integrity or security.

Developing a Skilled Workforce

Adopting new digital tools requires upskilling teams without sacrificing productivity. Hagerman offers:

• A comprehensive training catalog covering all Autodesk solutions, including Inventor, Vault, Fusion, and AutoCAD.
• Customized programs tailored to your workflows and team roles.
• Flexible delivery options and responsive support plans, from basic to enterprise-level.

By investing in workforce development, manufacturers can maximize the ROI on new technology and future-proof their operations.

Putting the Right Tools to Work: Hagerman’s Integrated Approach

Digital transformation isn’t just about the software—it’s about strategic alignment. Hagerman ensures that PDM, PLM, and CAD tools are configured to meet real-world production and engineering needs. From design automation to system integration, their services include:

• Implementation and configuration support.
• Custom programming and migration.
• Ongoing training, support, and strategic consulting.

By connecting engineering, production, and quality teams, Hagerman delivers workflows that are not only efficient but sustainable and scalable.

Looking Ahead: Adapting to the Future of Industrial Manufacturing

The next wave of industrial manufacturing will be driven by digital transformation trends like:

• AI-powered design and automation.
• Predictive maintenance using real-time analytics.
• Fully connected digital threads across the product lifecycle.

Hagerman helps companies stay ahead of these trends with Autodesk’s evolving platform ensuring teams are equipped for what's next.

Scaling Efficiency, Innovation, and Success

Industrial manufacturing is full of challenges but with the right tools and the right partner, those challenges become a competitive advantage. From quality control and compliance to project execution and workforce readiness, Hagerman & Company provides proven solutions built on Autodesk technologies and decades of hands-on expertise.

Ready to take the next step? Work with Hagerman today to unlock more value from your design and engineering data.

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